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| - | ~~NOCACHE~~ | + | ~~NOCACHE~~ |
| - | =====Free eBooks===== | + | |
| + | ===== Free eBooks ===== | ||
| There are many places you can find eBooks on the Internet.\\ | There are many places you can find eBooks on the Internet.\\ | ||
| Here are a few, and this page is aimed for Kindle (application or device).\\ | Here are a few, and this page is aimed for Kindle (application or device).\\ | ||
| //Note that some books are free to read on Amazon, but only if you have Kindle Unlimited (beware).// \\ | //Note that some books are free to read on Amazon, but only if you have Kindle Unlimited (beware).// \\ | ||
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| - | Some of these from [[https:// | + | See my [[Tracking Books Read]] page to see an example on tracking a large book collection. |
| - | ^ Service ^ URL ^ Notes ^ Types ^ | + | Some of these from [[https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-best-6-sites-to-get-free-ebooks/|https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-best-6-sites-to-get-free-ebooks/]] -- note that the info may be dated. |
| - | |BookBub | [[http://bookbub.com]] | You choose book categories you like (e.g., Mystery, Romance) and give them your email address, you get daily emails with suggestions of books. | + | |
| - | |Lexington Library\\ (Overdrive) | [[http://www.carylibrary.org]] | Books are free to read but you have limited time (3 weeks) to read them. (Can you get more time?)\\ **How to use**\\ 1. Search for the book\\ 2. Choose " | + | |
| - | | IfItBreaks | [[http:// | + | |
| - | | Project Gutenberg | [[http:// | + | |
| - | | Open Culture | [[http://www.openculture.com/free_ebooks]] | 800 ebooks, plus audio books, movies, online courses, more. | Kindle | | + | |
| - | | Fussy Librarian | [[http:// | + | |
| - | | Free-eBooks | [[https:// | + | |
| - | |Library Genesis|http:// | + | |
| - | |Centsless Books|https:// | + | |
| - | |ManyBooks|http:// | + | |
| - | |Feedbooks|http:// | + | |
| - | |PDFBooksWorld|http:// | + | |
| - | |EbookBike|http:// | + | |
| + | This information is correct as of 2018, with a few updates, however it may need updating (please [[mailto: | ||
| + | ^Service^URL^Notes^Types| | ||
| + | |BookBub|[[http:// | ||
| + | |Lexington Library \\ (Overdrive)|[[http:// | ||
| + | |IfItBreaks|[[http:// | ||
| + | |Project Gutenberg|[[http:// | ||
| + | |Open Culture|[[http:// | ||
| + | |Fussy Librarian|[[http:// | ||
| + | |Free-eBooks|[[https:// | ||
| + | |Library Genesis|[[http:// | ||
| + | |Centsless Books|[[https:// | ||
| + | |ManyBooks|[[http:// | ||
| + | |Feedbooks|[[http:// | ||
| + | |PDFBooksWorld|[[http:// | ||
| + | |EbookBike|[[http:// | ||
| + | |GetFreeBooks|[[https:// | ||
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| + | The following pages are dated 2018.\\ | ||
| [[https:// | [[https:// | ||
| [[https:// | [[https:// | ||
| - | ====Buying these free books on Amazon==== | + | ==== Buying these free books on Amazon ==== |
| Make sure that the book/ | Make sure that the book/ | ||
| Select your Kindle device under " | Select your Kindle device under " | ||
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| - | ====Getting a Kindle Paperwhite==== | + | ==== Getting a Kindle Paperwhite ==== |
| - | I'm not selling...it' | + | |
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| - | Today (3/15/2020) I see Amazon selling Kindle Paperwhite for $89.99 and up. The newer model is | + | |
| - | waterproof, reads audio books, and has more storage than the previous model. | + | |
| - | It's best to search Amazon for " | + | I'm not selling…it' |
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| + | Today (3/15/2020) I see Amazon selling Kindle Paperwhite for $89.99 and up. The newer model is waterproof, reads audio books, and has more storage than the previous model. | ||
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| + | It's best to search Amazon for " | ||
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| + | Note\\ | ||
| + | I have the previous 4GB model. It's holding around 300 books waiting for me to read, and despite this still has 2GB space available for more books. IMHO it's not at all bad to get Kindle Paperwhite with " | ||
| - | Note\\ | ||
| - | I have the previous 4GB model. | ||
| - | space available for more books. | ||
| - | IMHO it's not at all bad to get Kindle Paperwhite with " | ||
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| Comment\\ | Comment\\ | ||
| - | I use the Omotion Kindle Paperwhite Case Cover to protect my Paperwhite. Cost is $6.99 today (3/15/2020) and it's very thin and protective, I've had it since 12/2016 and it's working fine. Comes in a variety of colors, I have Black. | + | I use the Omotion Kindle Paperwhite Case Cover to protect my Paperwhite. Cost is $6.99 today (3/15/2020) and it's very thin and protective, I've had it since 12/2016 and it's working fine. Comes in a variety of colors, I have Black. ([[https:// |
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| - | ====Formats==== | + | ==== Formats ==== |
| - | See [[https:// | + | |
| - | ^ Format ^ Device(s) ^ | + | See [[https:// |
| - | | Kindle (.azw, .azw3) | Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle readers; Kindle app on PC, Macintosh, Android, etc | | + | |
| - | | ePub | Kobo, iBooks on Macintosh and iOS devices, Nook, and more. Must be converted for use on Kindle; see [[https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-read-epub-files-on-your-kindle/ | + | As of this update |
| + | Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle readers; Kindle app on PC, Macintosh, Android, etc; | ||
| + | Kobo; iBooks on Macintosh and iOS devices; Nook; and more. | ||
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| + | === Using Calibre to convert format === | ||
| + | If you have a book that's not .epub: | ||
| + | * Copy the book to the Calibre main screen | ||
| + | * Select the book in the list, and click Convert Books | ||
| + | * Choose output format. For Kindle | ||
| + | * When the conversion is complete, the book will be stored in your user directory/Calibre Library/Authorname directory. \\ If you're user=george and the book is by Margaret Mitchell, you'll see the book in '' | ||
| + | * You can then email this converted file to your paperwhite' | ||
| + | * You will get an email from Amazon asking you to verify that you want to download the book(s). | ||
| + | * Go to your device and enjoy your book! | ||
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